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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.93, 3,484.41 and 898.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.93, 3,484.41 and 898.14 is: 1,347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.93 : 3,484.41 = 898.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.93/3,484.41 = 898.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.93x = 3,484.41 × 898.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.93x = 3,129,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,488.00/2,322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.22

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